After weeks of teasing and as one of the most anticipated festivals of the season, Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields has just dropped a colossal lineup for its 2025 edition. With over 300 of the biggest names in electronic music, performing across 30 stages over the August Bank Holiday weekend. This year’s star studded lineup includes:-…
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The beloved Beat-Herder celebrates 20th Birthday in 2025
The beloved music festival Beat-Herder marks its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a massive line-up reveal. This cherished Lancashire event returns 17-20 July for another petite and unique affair, set against the gorgeous scenery of the Ribble Valley. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere, eclectic musical offerings, and hedonistic spirit, Beat-Herder has stayed true to its…
SOUND CITY+ CONFERENCE: THE NEW HEART OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS
This year’s Sound City+ Conference will take place in Liverpool on Friday 2nd May with a packed schedule of future-facing discussions, workshops, masterclasses and networking opportunities confirming Sound City’s place at the heart of the music business, championing and supporting new creative and industry talent. The latest edition of the conference will see music industry…
Introducing renae: A New Creative Hub for Manchester’s Northern Quarter
This spring, Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter will welcome renae, a multi-concept venue set to redefine community spaces on Thomas Street. Born from the shared vision of two long-time friends who first met on a dance floor in 2010, renae is a love letter to the city’s thriving creative, cultural, and musical scenes. It’s a place…
Maturo Restaurant Group announce launch of NYX in former Georges site
Maturo Restaurant Group has announced a takeover of the former George’s site located in Worsley with their new Mediterranean concept, NYX. The venue, which has been completely refurbished, will feature an elegant but inviting decor with a ‘simple but special’ menu paying homage to the Mediterranean with its design. The menu has been expertly curated…
TRAFFORD CENTRE OFFICIALLY UNVEILS NEW DINING DEVELOPMENT, SHOWCASING HOMEGROWN RESTAURANTS
Trafford Centre has officially unveiled its new dining development, dedicated solely to homegrown restaurants, in a first for the centre. The newly refurbished ‘Eastern Garden’ area, in the Upper Orient, showcases independent brands from across Greater Manchester, including Nichi, Chit ‘n’ Chaat, Hello Oriental restaurant and bakery, and Blanchflower Coffee and Bakery. Diners can expect…
Y Not Festival reveals latest stellar acts for 2025 bill
Twenty years since its debut, Y Not Festival unveils its latest major acts for 2025, with special guests The Futureheads joining the line-up alongside The Slow Readers Club and The Subways. They join previously announced headliners The Prodigy, Courteeners and Madness, as well as Thursday headliner The Wombats, across the weekend of 31 July to…
Y Not Festival Reveal Huge Headliners for 2025
Today Y Not Festival reveal their headliners for 2025, alongside the first wave of what’s set to be a huge line-up. The eighteenth edition of the North’s prime festival is back on 31 July to 3 August – The Wombats will get the party started on Thursday, before a massive weekend of hits from headliners…
KENDAL CALLING’S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS REVEALS 12 NEW ACTS
As a thank you for selling out Kendal Calling 2025 just THREE WEEKS after the first wave line-up dropped, organisers have decided to bring the Christmas presents early! From indie anthems to drum and bass classics, 6Music favourites to incredible singer-songwriters – as it’s the 12 days of Christmas, it’s only right that there are…
RITA ORA WILL HOST THE 2024 MTV EMAs
The rumours are true: MTV today confirmed that Rita Ora will host the 2024 MTV EMAs. Returning to the MTV EMA stage to a packed-out audience at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Sunday, 10th November, international, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Ora will soon become the show’s first three-time host. Rita Ora said: “I’m over the moon that I…
TRAFFORD CENTRE’S ICONIC WILDERSPOOL WOODS REVEALED AS LOCATION FOR ‘THE HALLOWEEN TRAIL’ – A SPOOKTACULAR NEW EXPERIENCE LAUNCHING THIS OCTOBER
This October, the creators of Manchester’s acclaimed The Twilight Trail are back with a captivating new experience at the Wilderspool Woods – a 4.5 acre hidden woodland in the grounds of Trafford Centre. The Halloween Trail is a magical and mesmerising light show and interactive experience that will captivate guests of all ages – running…